It is two Australians and an American on the top of the junior motocross world this year and some of the Kiwis weren’t too far behind.
When the dust settled at the end of today’s racing at the 2018 FIM Junior Motocross World Championships at Horsham, in Australia, Australian teenager Bailey Malkiewicz had his hands on the 125cc class trophy, United States rider Caden Braswell was the top 85cc class rider and Australian Braden Plath had the 65cc class honours.
Best of the Kiwis was Oparau’s James Scott, who finished 7th overall in the 125cc class.
Tauranga’s Brodie Connolly was next best of the Kiwis in the 125cc class, finishing 13th overall, while Taihape’s Hayden Smith ended up 14th overall and Rongotea’s Zac Jillings, a wild-card rider, finished up 31st overall in the 34-rider 125cc field.
In the 85cc class, best of the Kiwis was Rangiora’s Cobie Bourke, who finished 12th overall.
Rongotea’s Rhys Jillings finished 28th overall and Darfield’s Tyler Wiremu finished 31st in the 39-rider 85cc class that lined up at Horsham today.
Best of the Kiwis in the 65cc class entrants was Waitoki’s Cole Davies (15th overall), with Nelson’s William Harvey finishing 32nd, Cambridge’s Harrison Findlay ending up 34th and Palmerston North’s Lachie Barr 35th.
© Words and photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ
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